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How to get from Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) to Chicago Ridge, IL by bus and train?

From Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) to Chicago Ridge, IL by bus and train

To get from Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) to Chicago Ridge, IL you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 78 bus from Forest Preserve Avenue & Montrose (Ne) station to Montrose & Cicero (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-N train and finally take the SWS train from Chicago Union Station station to Oak Lawn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $11.50. The bus and train schedule from Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Chicago Ridge, IL on the Moovit app.

132min$11.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 78
78
Train - MD-NMD-N
Train - SWSSWS
Walk to Chicago Ridge, IL
Leaves from Forest Preserve Avenue & Montrose (Ne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forest Preserve Avenue & Montrose (Ne)
    ID 11306
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Simonds & Wilson/Montrose (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montrose & Cicero (East)
    ID 11324
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mayfair
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2126| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    25 min
  • 7
    Train - SWSSWS
    Wait for train
    SWS
    #807| Orland Park 179th
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oak Lawn
    31 min
  • 9
    Walk to Chicago Ridge, IL
    Walk to
    Chicago Ridge, IL
    1.86 mi • 38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) to Chicago Ridge, IL

The distance between Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) and Chicago Ridge, IL is approximately 28.39 mi, which can typically be travelled in 132 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) to Chicago Ridge, IL by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago Ridge – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) to Chicago Ridge, IL

To check the bus and train schedule from Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) to Chicago Ridge, IL using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West)) and destination (Chicago Ridge, IL), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) to Chicago Ridge, IL?

    The fastest way takes 132 minutes, using Bus line 78, Train line MD-N, Train line SWS.

  • Is there a direct bus between Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) and Chicago Ridge, IL?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 12 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) to Chicago Ridge, IL?

    The 78 bus line goes from Forest Preserve Avenue & Montrose (Ne) station near Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) in Harwood Heights to Montrose & Cicero (East) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Montrose & Cicero (East) station near Chicago Ridge, IL.

  • How long does it take to travel from Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) to Chicago Ridge, IL by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) and Chicago Ridge, IL by bus and train is about 2 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) to get to Chicago Ridge, IL?

    Get on the 78 bus from the Forest Preserve Avenue & Montrose (Ne) stop near Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) in Harwood Heights.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) and Chicago Ridge, IL?

    Get off the bus at the Montrose & Cicero (East) station, which is closest to Chicago Ridge, IL.

  • How much is the bus fare from Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) to Chicago Ridge, IL?

    The ride from Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) to Chicago Ridge, IL costs $11.50.

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